Translation, Cultural Sensitivity, and Trojan Pigs: Links for June 11

An important issue concerning political correctness, sensitivity, and a fair education: How to Teach a Rape Joke
Is translation an art or a math problem?

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Links for the Week of 6 January

Regular posting will be starting again this week. “Mt. Vesuvius from space” (via @tronchin) More information about the Antikythera mechanism shipwreck, with a nice reconstruction

Hodie et Cras – December 6, 2025

On Saturday, December 6, Yale University is hosting a program called Hodie et Cras (“Today and Tomorrow”), designed by and for high school students interested in the

Links for 22 August

TED-Ed explains the etymology behind the word “sarcophagus.” What’s Greek about Greek Life Organizations? (via @camwsclassics) Boston students go to National Certamen Championship (via @ClassColl)

Links for 20 June

A study of Roman concrete is in the news, and it explains why the ancient stuff is better than what we use today. The tech